Discovery Airways Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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Discovery Airways Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
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Remember a short-lived carrier from Hawaii's aviation story with this Discovery Airways square porcelain fridge magnet. Formed in 1989, the airline began flights between Honolulu, Kahului, Lihue, and Kona on March 25, 1990, using BAe 146 aircraft. Its service ended that July after scrutiny of its ownership and control, leaving a brief but memorable legacy among regional carriers. This compact keepsake is a thoughtful pick for airline-history collectors and anyone who enjoys displaying reminders of Hawaii's distinctive aviation past.
Discovery Airways was formed in 1989 by Franco Mancassola, a former Continental Airlines manager and Mid Pacific Air marketing director. The Hawaii-based airline planned inter-island flights from Honolulu to Kahului, Lihue, and Kona. Before service began, Aloha Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and their unions asked the United States Department of Transportation to investigate the airline’s ownership. The department issued a nine-month provisional certificate so Discovery could demonstrate control by American interests. Flights began on March 25, 1990, using BAe 146 aircraft. The airline was accused of failing to meet the citizenship requirement and, on July 6, was ordered to stop operating within a week. It shut down on July 13, 1990. An attempt to sell chairman Phillip Ho’s interest was judged insufficient; Discovery was sold later that year to K P Harvest. After that company went bankrupt, Discovery filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in August 1991. Its five aircraft were later leased to Business Express Airlines. Mancassola went on to establish Debonair in the United Kingdom in 1996, using the BAe 146 and aircraft livery and logo also associated with Discovery.
Remember a short-lived carrier from Hawaii's aviation story with this Discovery Airways square porcelain fridge magnet. Formed in 1989, the airline began flights between Honolulu, Kahului, Lihue, and Kona on March 25, 1990, using BAe 146 aircraft. Its service ended that July after scrutiny of its ownership and control, leaving a brief but memorable legacy among regional carriers. This compact keepsake is a thoughtful pick for airline-history collectors and anyone who enjoys displaying reminders of Hawaii's distinctive aviation past.
Discovery Airways was formed in 1989 by Franco Mancassola, a former Continental Airlines manager and Mid Pacific Air marketing director. The Hawaii-based airline planned inter-island flights from Honolulu to Kahului, Lihue, and Kona. Before service began, Aloha Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and their unions asked the United States Department of Transportation to investigate the airline’s ownership. The department issued a nine-month provisional certificate so Discovery could demonstrate control by American interests. Flights began on March 25, 1990, using BAe 146 aircraft. The airline was accused of failing to meet the citizenship requirement and, on July 6, was ordered to stop operating within a week. It shut down on July 13, 1990. An attempt to sell chairman Phillip Ho’s interest was judged insufficient; Discovery was sold later that year to K P Harvest. After that company went bankrupt, Discovery filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in August 1991. Its five aircraft were later leased to Business Express Airlines. Mancassola went on to establish Debonair in the United Kingdom in 1996, using the BAe 146 and aircraft livery and logo also associated with Discovery.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth